80049549 - Edmund G. Beacham 47th Annual Current Topics in Geriatrics

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 12:00 AM - Saturday, March 7, 2020, 12:00 AM EST, Turner Building, Johns Hopkins Medicine


This activity is designed to provide practical information to clinicians and healthcare professionals who care for elderly patients. It will improve knowledge about diseases and syndromes common in the elderly and offer practical and effective guides to their management.

1. Recognize common geriatric syndromes and initiate treatment for these syndromes
2. Identify approaches to and limits of management of specific disease of organ systems that are common in the elderly, e.g., Alzheimer's Disease, diabetes and osteoporosis
3. Describe important research developments that influence the clinical care of geriatric patients
4. Describe the dynamic nature of current support of primary care practice for seniors and the opportunities to improve quality of care

Physicians	$550
Residents*/Fellows*/Nurses/NPs/PAs/Allied Health Professionals *with verification of status	$450

LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY
A $50 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. ET on February 26, 2020. A handling fee of $50 will be deducted for cancellation. An additional fee may apply for cancellation of other events, including workshops and social activities. Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by February 26, 2020. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING CREDIT
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category I Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category I Credit™ from
organizations accredited by the ACCME.

OTHER CREDIT

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
This Live activity, Edmund G. Beacham 47th Annual Current Topics in Geriatrics, with a beginning date of 03/04/2020, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 20.50 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is eligible for ACPE credit; see final CPE activity announcement for specific details

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
PAs may claim a maximum of 22.75 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners certifies that this program meets the criteria for 22.75 credit hours of Category 1 continuing education for social workers and associates licensed in Maryland. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. 

Application for CE credits is pending for physical therapy.

MOC STATEMENT
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the
participant to earn up to 22.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor	(410) 558 1840
511 South Central Avenue  Baltimore, Maryland 21202	FAX: (410) 558 1831

HOTEL RESERVATION CUT-OFF DATE: February 3, 2020
A limited block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for your convenience and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor offers a refreshing blend of style and innovation in a neighborhood alive with cultural attractions, shopping and amazing local restaurants. It is located close to everything you want to do, including museums, shops, restaurants and more. Make your reservation online at bit.ly/34mW7Lw or call the hotel directly and specify that you are attending the Johns Hopkins Geriatrics Conference to receive the special group rate of $140, single or double, plus tax. On-site parking is available at an additional charge. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check out time is 12:00 noon.

 

Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore at the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus	(443) 524-8400
800 North Wolfe Street Baltimore, Maryland 21205

HOTEL RESERVATION CUT-OFF DATE: February 3, 2020
The Residence Inn Baltimore is located on the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, two blocks from the Turner Building. Make your reservation at bit.ly/2R2GUeZ or call the hotel directly and specify that you are attending the Johns Hopkins Geriatrics Conference to receive the special group rate of $149 for one studio suite, plus tax. On-site parking is available at the hotel at an additional charge. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 p.m.